Kevin Maravilla
Freshman Seminar
December 4, 2014

CoCo Cram in Library

On December 3rd, 2014 I went to the library to have hot coco and cookies to help get my mind off of reviewing for finals for a little while. I was able to spend some time talking to other students at NDNU that were also busy reviewing for finals and finishing up last minutes essays or presentations. At the coco cram in the library they were also trying to get NDNU students to sign up for the relay for life that will be sponsored at NDNU. Last year they said it didn't go as planned because it rained, so they hope for a better turnout of people that will be involved this year.

I thought it was a good way to get to know other upper class men at the coco cram event. Also what there experience with how hard finals are going to be as we closer to graduating from NDNU. The one thing I didn't like is that we have to be quiet in library when this should be an event where people can talk and interact more. Also we are not allowed to have food in the library, so I was respectful not to eat my cookie until I was out of the library. 

They should continue having coco cram every semester, but should find a new location where students can eat and do their homework or studying at the same time. This would help attract more people and make it easier for students to get to know one another. Everyone has something that they need to complete during dead week, but talking with others helps relieve stress and makes it feel somewhat more relaxing.